Look if you are planning your retirement first thing to keep in mind is invest money if you are a salaried person. There is a 15/15/15 rule. 15000 rupees invested for 15 years at a 15% return is 1 cr. Now you should plan on how much money you can save and invest. The best investment if you want to play safe is an index fund because you bet on the top companies. If you are willing to take a little bit more risk then you can go for a mutual fund.